Manager, Research Institute

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The Research Institute Manager is a dynamic leadership role essential to the strategic operations of the Research Institute within Bassett Healthcare Network. This position is designed for an innovative and collaborative individual who will directly support the Administrative Director in driving the mission and vision of the Research Institute.

In this role, you will be instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence and professional development among the non-clinical staff, ensuring that the team is equipped with the tools and resources needed to thrive. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing research capabilities, streamlining operational processes, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across various departments.

As a key member of Bassett Healthcare Network's Research Institute Team, you will not only oversee day-to-day operations but also contribute to long-term strategic planning and organizational growth. Your leadership will empower staff, enhance research initiatives, and support the development of innovative solutions that drive the Research Institute's objectives forward.

Your responsibilities will include mentoring staff, managing performance evaluations, and overseeing professional development initiatives, all while maintaining a commitment to high standards of research integrity and compliance. You will also serve as a liaison to other Bassett departments, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration that aligns with the overarching goals of the organization.

• Supervision and staff mentorship (Biweekly staff)
  • Annual performance reviews
  • Routine check-ins with direct reports
  • Disciplinary action and performance improvement plans (in coordination with leadership & supervisors)
  • Time & Attendance tracking, oversees use of travel and compensatory time
  • UKG maintenance
  • Oversees annual internship program
• Staff hiring (in coordination with leadership & supervisors)
  • Assures appropriate orientation for new staff members
• Coordinates and implements annual projects, including Research Week, Annual Year in Review, Research Grand Rounds and other projects as they arise
• Organizational process improvement
  • Supporting Individual Center functions, growth (as necessary) and integration
  • Assists in the Development of pertinent policies, procedures, plans and activities related to the operation of the Research Institute as demonstrated in team leader meeting notes
  • Identifies professional development needs for staff based upon Center goals and objectives as demonstrated by quarterly review of staff development needs with Administrative director
  • Addresses identified needs for staff professional development by stimulating and supporting continuing education efforts among staff members as demonstrated by annual accounting of such efforts by staff members
  • Coordination of staff cross-training
  • Development of monthly staff meeting agendas
  • Annual staff retreat organization/planning and professional development
  • Maintains up to date and accurate Bio-Sketch information for Research Staff
  • In conjunction with BRI Leadership Manages Research file structures
• Assists with specific research programs as necessary
• As a member of the Administrative Team, works with other members and Principal Investigators in developing short and long-term agendas for the Research Institute
• Makes recommendations to the Director and Administrative Director for allocation of resources and changes in allocations as needed. Documented by Leadership Meeing minutes.
• Assigns tasks as needed to facilitate efficient achievement of goals and commitments
• Manages staffing conformance with program needs as demonstrated through administrative meeting minutes
• Works closely with the Director and Administrative Director to create and follow annual operating plan
• Assist Director and Principal Investigators with outreach to state and federal officials as appropriate
• Representing the organization at professional events, as necessary
• Oversight of Job Descriptions, performance standards, compliance with policy and annual reviews
• Develops performance standards for day-to-day operations, sensitive to customer needs and hospital and research regulations
• Attends various project and core meetings as available to monitor work processes and progress

Education:

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree, required

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a leadership role. required

Skills:

• Accountability
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Attention to Detail
• Budgeting
• Build Relationships
• Career Development
• Coaching
• Communication
• Computer Skills
• Delegating
• Interacting with People
• Interviewing
• Leadership
• Maintain Schedules
• Project Management/Planning

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force
  frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting
  most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other
  sedentary criteria are met.
• Occasional balancing, crouching, grasping, lifting, reaching, standing, visual aquity (color, depth. perception), and walking
• Frequent talking
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, and seeing/monitor/computer use

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:  

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match 
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.